Heartland Health Care Center-Ann Arbor

Located next door to St Joseph Mercy Hospital, 4 miles from University of Michigan on East Huron River Drive in Ann Arbor, MI, Heartland provides individualized post-hospital skilled nursing care in a comfortable environment. Our clinical and therapy teams are experienced in providing specialized care focused on your needs, interests and ability. This commitment results in a smoother and safer transition throughout your recuperation.

You should look for a setting that specializes in providing vital medical care and rehabilitation in a warm and caring environment. We offer a range of services to meet your health care needs.

MedBridge Rehab

A distinct, post-hospital unit within our center was specially designed for your short stay which requires more intense medical and rehabilitation care. Before being recognized with the MedBridge certification, we had to meet stringent clinical, rehabilitative and outcomes criteria. Our multidisciplinary approach to recovery may benefit you as you recover from:

Orthopedic injuries

Total joint replacements

Cardiac recovery and complications

Stroke and neurological recovery

Oncology care

Pulmonary rehabilitation

Complex medical conditions

Post Discharge follow up

Residential Care

Should you or your loved one need longer term care, at Heartland you will be involved along with your physician, the care team, and your family to formulate an individualized plan of care. This comprehensive approach is designed to address not only your health needs, but functional abilities, chronic illnesses and desired outcomes in a warm and homelike environment with amenities and activities to meet your needs such as:

Attractive and comfortable rooms

Homemade meals and snacks supervised by a registered dietitian

Elegantly appointed dining room

Special arrangements for private functions

Inviting lounges and activity areas

Planned activities, entertainment and excursions

Personal laundry and linen service

The Care You Need

Heartland offers tailored treatment plans so you receive the care and rehabilitation you need. In-house hospital-level therapy gyms mean your care takes place under one roof by experts in post-hospital care. Our specialized team members provide:

Resident and family education for lifestyle, nutrition and disease management

Palliative and Hospice services available

Expertise You Want

Heartland's patient and resident care team is experienced in providing a breadth and depth of services for medically complex, functionally limited and/or cognitively impaired patients. We offer a proactive approach in:

Mental wellness: helping boost patients’ and residents’ sense of well-being by assisting those who may have issues that arise when dealing with age, chronic illness, impairment or disability which may cause problematic depression or sadness.

Pain management intervention: offering pain and symptom management and interventions for many older adults dealing with the daily occurrence of uncontrolled pain to promote comfort and enhance residents’ ability to perform their daily activities.

Wound management: providing the special care our our diabetic patients or those with thinner and frailer skin may require as we age while focusing on the entire patient including nutrition, hydration and mobility.

Impressive Results

At Heartland, our primary focus is caring for patients with complex recovery and rehabilitation needs in a homelike setting. Our specialized therapy team has years of combined experience with some very impressive results *

Over 95% of our patients receive rehabilitation therapy services

Nearly 90% of our patients are able to manage their own care when discharged

93% of our rehab patients return home

Nearly 83% of our patients complete their treatment regime without returning to the hospital (better than national average)

Making the Decision

Whether you are looking for short-term rehabilitation stay before returning home or for a residential setting for a longer stay, we understand the challenges faced in making this decision. When possible, don’t wait for a crisis to force your hand because it is better to make that choice when not under the added stress and strain during an emergency. When evaluating communities, it is reassuring to know you have our expansive services across the continuum for support.

We understand the physical and emotional challenges of recovery, and how important it is to select the right provider with the experience to meet your needs safely and confidently. Key indicators to review when choosing where to recover includes:

Does the facility have experience treating your specific condition?

How successfully have their previous patients with your condition recovered?

Are the nurses knowledgeable and experienced in caring for patients similar to you?

Does the facility have hospital-level therapists and equipment?

Are there any systems in place to reduce unnecessary readmissions to the hospital?

What activities and events are available to keep you engaged or help you transition back to the community?